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Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program

Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program
Jon Nickel-D'AndreaTyler Glatt
by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea and Tyler Glatt
7 hours ago
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Marriott Platinum Elite status is one of the best mid-tier hotel statuses you can earn — unlocking perks like free breakfast, room upgrades (including suites), 4 pm late checkout, and access to executive lounges. Even better, you don’t need to spend 50 nights a year to get it. Here’s what makes Platinum the Marriott Bonvoy sweet spot — and how to earn it faster with the right credit cards.
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Air Canada Adjusting eUpgrade Expiry for Aeroplan Elites

Air Canada Adjusting eUpgrade Expiry for Aeroplan Elites
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
May 14, 2024
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As an Air Canada Aeroplan elite member, you're likely familiar with eUpgrades. These nifty credits allow you to upgrade to a higher class of service on an Air Canada flight. In some changes announced today, Air Canada is adjusting the expiry on eUpgrade certificates, adding a benefit for premium Aeroplan cardholders, and kicking off a one-time rollover. Here's what Aeroplan elites need to know about the changes to eUpgrade credits.

9 All-Inclusive Resorts Are Now Bookable From 15K Wyndham Rewards Points

9 All-Inclusive Resorts Are Now Bookable From 15K Wyndham Rewards Points
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
May 14, 2024
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Wyndham Rewards points offer under-the-radar value for stays ranging from hotels to cottages, vacation rental homes, and more. Now, thanks to a partnership with Decameron All Inclusive Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Rewards points are good for something else. Here's what you need to know about the new Wyndham-Decameron partnership, plus the list of all-inclusive properties now bookable from 15,000 points per night.

A Guide to Hyatt Explorist Status: Is It Worth It?

A Guide to Hyatt Explorist Status: Is It Worth It?
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
May 12, 2024
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World of Hyatt Explorist status sits one level above Discoverist and one below top-tier Globalist. For those loyal to the Hyatt brand, Explorist offers enough perks to make each stay more comfortable and rewarding. While it's not Hyatt's elite status sweet spot (that award goes to Globalist), Explorist is fairly easy to earn and likely worth the investment to those who prefer Hyatt over competitors like Hilton and Marriott. Here's everything you need to know about World of Hyatt Explorist status, including how to earn it.

768 American Airlines (Plus 62 LATAM) Routes You Can Book for 4,500 Alaska Mileage Plan Miles

768 American Airlines (Plus 62 LATAM) Routes You Can Book for 4,500 Alaska Mileage Plan Miles
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
May 12, 2024
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Alaska Airlines recently replaced its unified partner award chart with a trio of distance- and region-based tables. While this change eliminated several well-beloved sweet spots, it created new sweet spots. A prime example is intra-Americas routes under 700 miles long. On these itineraries, you'll redeem just 4,500 Mileage Plan miles. Let's explore this sweet spot, showing you 768 American Airlines and 62 LATAM routes you can book for just 4,500 Alaska miles.

Can You Put Personal Spending on a Business Card? You Might Get This Email About It

Can You Put Personal Spending on a Business Card? You Might Get This Email About It
Ryan Smith
by Ryan Smith
May 11, 2024
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We get this question a lot: "Can I put personal spending on a business credit card?" While I'm not aware of any law against it, and there's nothing physically stopping you from swiping that card, you might get an email like the one I received yesterday. It's asking about my charges and includes a ton of homework. I want to share it with you to help clarify the answer to this question.

All About The Business Platinum Card® from American Express

All About The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
Ian Snyder
by Ian Snyder
May 11, 2024
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The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium business card that commands a high annual fee but offers tons of value through lounge access, hotel and car rental elite status, up to $1,400 in annual credits, travel protections, and even cell phone insurance. Check out our detailed review of the card, covering the welcome offer, earning rates, travel perks, and the array of credits that can save you lots of money. These will help you decide if the card is right for you.

Applying for the Venture X Business Card? You’ve Got One Less Benefit Now

Applying for the Venture X Business Card? You’ve Got One Less Benefit Now
Ryan Smith
by Ryan Smith
May 9, 2024
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In "news you might've overlooked," Capital One recently announced one card moving from Visa to Mastercard and another moving from Mastercard to Visa. Mostly, that news doesn't matter for the average person. However, we wondered if some of the benefits might change, given that benefits are often tied to the type of card you're carrying (ex: Visa Infinite or World Elite Mastercard). We reached out to Capital One and now can confirm that this change will result in the loss of a benefit. It comes by way of Priority Pass restaurant access for Capital One Venture X Business applicants.

Book Now: United Likely To Devalue Intra-Japan Awards

Book Now: United Likely To Devalue Intra-Japan Awards
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
May 9, 2024
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In recent history, United Airlines has done some crummy things with its award pricing. This includes, but is not limited to, doubling the MileagePlus miles required for booking international first-class partner awards and as much as tripling regional business-class awards. And it's likely in the process of ratcheting prices even higher, this time with a focus on intra-Japan routes. Here's what we know about United's intra-Japan devaluation and why we think you should book now.

Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Card Review: Free Test Drive, Fair Benefits

Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Card Review: Free Test Drive, Fair Benefits
Mark JacksonJess Farley
by Mark Jackson and Jess Farley
May 9, 2024
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The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® offers travelers a free checked bag, preferred boarding, and the chance to earn AAdvantage elite status just from spending on the card. Plus, the card is currently offering a solid sign-up bonus of 60,000 bonus miles and a waived annual fee for the first year. Here's our full review to help you decide if it's a good addition to your rewards portfolio.

Seats.aero Adds New Live Award Search Results for Pro Users

Seats.aero Adds New Live Award Search Results for Pro Users
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
May 8, 2024
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For savvy travelers, award search tools are indispensable. Not only are they good for helping you find flights bookable with points, but they also simplify the booking process itself. They also save you time. One of the most useful tools is Seats.aero, and it's long been one of our favorites. And today, it rolled out a new feature for pro subscribers: live award search. Here's what you need to know about Seats.aero's new live award search feature.

Saving Money With Marriott Bonvoy Cash & Points Stays

Saving Money With Marriott Bonvoy Cash & Points Stays
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by Senitra Horbrook and Brie Bash
May 7, 2024
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The availability of Cash + Points redemptions varies by hotel, and properties participating in Cash + Points redemptions are not listed anywhere on the Marriott website. Unless you know prior to searching for a reservation that the hotel is offering the "Cash & Points Redemption" on the next page, it's sheer luck if you stumble onto a property searching by location. Here's how the process works and when these bookings make sense.

Qatar Airways and Cardless Launch 2 Credit Cards. Here’s All the Info.

Qatar Airways and Cardless Launch 2 Credit Cards. Here’s All the Info.
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
May 7, 2024
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Nearly a month ago, Qatar Airways and Cardless teased the launch of two Privilege Club credit cards for U.S. applicants — due to debut in May 2024. This announcement was undoubtedly a big deal for Avios collectors and Qatar Airways flyers. And true to schedule, Qatar Airways' two Cardless credit cards are now open for applications. Here's everything you need to know about the Qatar Airways Privilege Club Visa Infinite Credit Card and the Qatar Airways Privilege Club Visa Signature Credit Card.